Merchandise Manager

Australia's leading agribusiness making a difference - growing our world from the ground Competitive salary, branch incentive and vehicle Based in Mackay, QLD We are currently offering a great opportunity for an experienced Merchandise Manager to join our team in Mackay.
This critical role in the merchandise team requires you to be able to build long lasting partnerships with customers and deliver appropriate advice and services using your specialist knowledge of a variety of agricultural products and supplies.
About the Opportunity:
Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for managing sales and inventory of Ag Chem, Fertilizer and Animal Health and driving performance in these categories.
You will work closely with store management, agronomists, and sales teams, providing merchandise support such as stock takes, retail operations improvements, on farm meetings, technical information and mentoring to encourage improved performance.
You will have input to branch budgets and manage the branch P&L.
You will negotiate with suppliers and develop pricing strategies, oversee stock levels and marketing initiatives with the aim of maintaining the businesses competitive position for all lines.
You will analyse market trends, climatic and seasonable considerations to ensure Nutrien Ag Solutions is first choice for rural customers in the region.
About You:
To be successful, you will have a strong technical background along with experience within pricing and margin management and sales target achievement through effective category development.
The ability to network and identify opportunities for business development will also be key to your success.
You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to foster solid long-term relationships with customers and key internal stakeholders together with the ability to drive business outcomes and performance.
You will also have excellent communication both written and verbal.
Ideally you will have exposure to SAP ERP, together with strong MS Excel for reporting.
Forklift and heavy rigid licenses are preferred but not required.
Apply today If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation offering the opportunity to gain exposure to Australia's key growth industry, click on the APPLY button.
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Why Nutrien Ag Solutions? At Nutrien Ag Solutions, our purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values.
Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.
For over 150 years, our business has been integral to the Australian agricultural industry.
We are committed to providing quality local advice, knowledge and expertise for customers and helping feed Australia's future.
With a national network of more than 700 locations, Nutrien Ag Solutions is one of the largest agribusinesses operating in Australia.
This job will remain posted until filled.
In accordance with Nutrien Ag Solutions' policies, it is a requirement for candidate's being considered to complete a pre-employment background and medical check as part of the recruitment process for eligible roles.
All candidates being considered will be required to complete a visa entitlement check to ensure legal rights to work in Australia are in line with the position." While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be verbally contacted, however you can expect an update regarding the outcome of your application in written form.